FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long is Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC RBC Race for the Kids?
What is the Registration Donation?
What does the registration donation include?
How does the money raised help our kids?
Who can I contact with questions about the Race for the Kids?
How do I register for the 2009 Race for the Kids?
Where do I send my pledge money?
What if my company wants to match my pledges?
What if it rains?
If I’m on a team, do I have separate check-in?
Is my information secure?
What do I need to bring with me on the day?
Where can I put my bags?
Will there be bathrooms on site?
Will there be water at the race?
Can I bring a stroller?

1) How long is Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC RBC Race for the Kids?

The full course is 4K (less than 2.5 miles) you can choose to run or walk this course.

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2) What is the Registration Donation?

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3) What does the registration donation include?

* A souvenir t-shirt
* Entrance to the picnic. (Includes lunch and activities)

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4) How does the money raised help our kids?

Your donations will empower BBBS of NYC to change the lives of more children and mentors by matching them in mentoring relationships.

Any team or individual who raises $1,600 will sponsor a mentoring match for a year. The cost to service a mentoring match for one year is $1,600; this includes professional mentor match supervision, extensive volunteer screening and other services for the entire family. As a match sponsor, you will receive a profile of a match in our program and learn firsthand how BBBS of NYC positively impacts the community. At BBBS of NYC, we know that the best way to help one is to add another. Your donation has the power to change the lives of disadvantaged children in New York City. Adopt a match and experience the power.

By participating in our Race, you will enhance the lives of children who may not otherwise have had the chance to benefit from the support and friendship of a caring mentor as well as every life that child touches now and in the future.

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5) Who can I contact with questions about the Race for the Kids?

Contact Us:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
223 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016

Contact: Lisha McCormick

Phone: (212) 994-7741
Email: raceforthekids@bigsnyc.org

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6) How do I register for the 2009 Race for the Kids?

Just click here to register!  If you don’t have a credit card, you can click here to download a printable registration form.

7) Where do I send my pledge money?

Please do not stop with your registration donation! Help us reach our goal of providing mentors to every child that needs one by collecting donations from friends, family, and co-workers.

a) ONLINE: The easiest way to collect donations is to direct people to your Race webpage on http://www.raceforthekids.org/

b) MAIL: please send all pledge money to:

Attn: Race for the Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
223 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016

C) IN PERSON: You can also bring your pledges to the Pledge Area on Race Day.

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8) What if my company wants to match my pledges?

To take part in the Matching Gifts Program, please visit your Human Resources Department or your Matching Gifts Coordinator and ask for a Matching Gift Form. Once you fill out your donation information, please send it to us. We will confirm that we have received your donation and return the form to your HR department for processing.

Send the Form to:

Attn: Race for the Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
223 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016

We will fill out the form and forward it to you to sign.

If you are donating online, please fill out the corporate matching section of the donation form. If your corporation offers Matching Gifts, upon completion of registration, a personalized email will be sent to you with simple, step-by-step instructions and the forms needed for your gift to be matched by your employer.

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9) What if it rains?

Race for the Kids will take place rain or shine. If the forecast suggests inclement weather, don’t forget to pack your rain jacket. and join us for a Power Shower!

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10) If I’m on a team, do I have separate check-in?

On the day of the race you will check-in individually, and then proceed to the special “Team Meeting Area” to meet your teammates.

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11) Is my information secure?

Yes. This site is powered by Convio who has made every effort to protect your information. Convio uses industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure that your credit card information, passwords, and personal information travel securely over the Internet. They have also installed an encryption engine on the database server so that your data is securely stored.

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12) What do I need to bring with me on the day?

On Race Day, make sure you have sunscreen and a raincoat (depending on the weather forecast). If you’ve pre-registered, please bring your Race t-shirt and Race number. Also, be sure to bring any pledges you have collected.

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13) Where can I put my bags?

Free baggage storage facilities will be provided near the start of the race and at the finish area. The tags from your race bib number will be used to identify your belongings. Please do not bring valuables to the event.

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14) Will there be bathrooms on site?

Yes, we will have portable bathrooms located at the start of the race and the picnic.

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15) Will there be water at the race?

Yes, we will have cups of water throughout the course and bottled water at the picnic.

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16) Can I bring a Stroller?

Yes, strollers are permitted on the Race course. For the safety of all participants, we ask that those with strollers begin the Race behind other runner and walkers.

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